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Adios muchachos
July 24, 2009 by
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Five months have gone by since my last post here, and I am acutely aware that this project has run it's course. I have neither the time, energy, interest or desire at this stage of my life to continue this lovely little corner of cyberspace. I will not stop following and watching...
2009 ACC Schedule Released
February 12, 2009 by
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Here it is. And yes, I had a very nice sabbatical from blogging...thanks for asking.Some quick thoughts:--too many 1-AA/FCS opponents (13); Duke, NC State and UNC are major offenders as they each play two this upcoming season--either the ACC is bent on destroying Randy Shannon'...
Apologies in advance to Florida and Oklahoma
January 07, 2009 by
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The ACC has been assigned to provide the officiating crew for tomorrow night's BCS Championship Game.Loved this little capsule:It's likely that ACC veteran Jack Childress will head the crew. Childress is no-nonsense, but sometimes he likes to throw the flag a little too much...
So long Jags, we hardly knew ye...
January 07, 2009 by
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Jeff Jagodzinski has been fired for interviewing with the New York Jets.Shockingly, no outside candidates are beating down Eagle AD Gene DeFillippo's door for an interview. It appears that the new BC football boss will likely be OC Steve Logan, DC Frank Spaziani or OL coach Jack...
Strange things are afoot at Boston College
January 05, 2009 by
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Jeff Jagodzinski to be fired if he interviews with the New York Jets?I have no idea what Jags' contract allows and doesn't allow, but there are ways to handle situations quietly and without ultimatums, and then there's the BC way. I don't know how Jags and BC come back...
Time Machine: The 2006 Bowls under the ACCFR Plan
January 03, 2009 by
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Following up on my bowl/playoff manifesto, I'm going back through each BCS year to see how my system would have played out versus what actually happened. For those who don't care to read over my plan, here's the gist:1- We play five major bowls on Jan. 1 and Jan. 2 (Cotton...
Time Machine: The 2007 Bowls under the ACCFR Plan
January 03, 2009 by
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Following up on my bowl/playoff manifesto, I figured I should test it against the wackiest year we've ever seen in college football - 2007. For those who don't care to read over my plan, here's the gist:1- We play five major bowls on Jan. 1 and Jan. 2 (Cotton, Fiesta, Orange...
The ACCFR Bowl & National Championship Plan
January 02, 2009 by
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Another year, another controversial BCS #1 vs. #2 winner take all title game. 10 years into the BCS, and we've had exactly three non-controversial title games - Florida State vs. Virginia Tech in 1999, Ohio State vs. Miami in 2002, Texas vs. USC in 2005. Not a great track record...
Cataclysm Averted
January 02, 2009 by
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Virginia Tech 20, Cincinnati 7It certainly wasn't a thing of beauty, but it'll do...a 4-6 record in the bowl season, albeit very disappointing, looks light years better than 3-7. And the God-forsaken 1-9 thing in BCS games since it's inception is now a sterling 2-9. And...
We Surrender
December 31, 2008 by
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Sure, there are two games left in the ACC bowl season, but after the gargantuan pile of dung dropped today, it's quite evident that this has become a lost year for the ACC, impressive regular season be damned. To wit: LSU 35, Georgia Tech 3, halftime, in Atlanta, when Paul Johnson...
So things are not going very well...
December 31, 2008 by
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3-4 so far in the bowls, with 3-7 looking far more likely than 6-4. A few thoughts...--Wake 29, Navy 19 was what should've happened the first time in September, not in Deacs-Middies Redux. Nonetheless, a solid but less-than-sexy win over a not-to-be underestimated opponent (as...
Chick-fil-A Home of the 3 Mile Long Drive-Thru at Lunchtime Bowl Preview
December 31, 2008 by
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GEORGIA TECH (9-3) vs. LSU (7-5)Wednesday, 12/31/08, 3:30pm ET - Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GASeries record: Georgia Tech leads 12-6; the Tigers won the last meeting 28-14 in the 2000 Peach BowlWhat may or may not happen: Beats the hell outta me. LSU's defense was clobbered throughout...
Music City Dear God This Is A Game the ACC Must Not Lose Bowl Preview
December 31, 2008 by
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BOSTON COLLEGE (9-4) vs. VANDERBILT (6-6)Wednesday, 12/31/08, 3:30pm ET - LP Field, Nashville, TNSeries record: Boston College leads 2-0; the Eagles won the last meeting 19-6 in 1963What may or may not happen: This is really all you need to know - Boston College ranks sixth nationally...
Humanitarian Would Be To Cancel This Dead In the Water Bowl Preview
December 30, 2008 by
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MARYLAND (7-5) vs. NEVADA (7-5)Tuesday, 12/30/08, 4:30pm ET - Bronco Stadium, Boise, IDSeries record: first meetingWhat may or may not happen: I'm as disinterested in this game as the Terps apparently are. It's basically a rule of mine to pick against a team that is unhappy...
PapaJohns.com Home of Declining Quality Pizza Since 1984 Bowl Preview
December 29, 2008 by
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N.C. STATE (6-6) vs. RUTGERS (7-5)Monday, 12/29/08, 3pm ET - Legion Field, Birmingham, ALSeries record: first meetingWhat may or may not happen: Both teams were red hot to end the season; Rutgers won their final six games capped off by a 63-14 murder of Louisville, while NC State won...
Lest we get carried away by early bowl performances...
December 27, 2008 by
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...here's a quick guide into the actual matchups in the ACC's bowl games this season:ADVANTAGE ACCChamps Sports Bowl - Florida State (8-4, ACC #4 of 12) vs. Wisconsin (7-5, Big Ten #6 of 11)Music City Bowl - Boston College (9-4, ACC #3 of 12) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6, SEC #6 of...
Emerald Nuts, Almonds, Cashews, Other Salty Confections and Delicious Yogurt Covered Raisins Bowl Preview
December 27, 2008 by
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MIAMI (7-5) vs. CALIFORNIA (8-4)Saturday, 12/27/08, 8pm ET - AT&T Park, San Francisco, CASeries record: Miami leads 2-1; the Hurricanes won the last meeting 52-24 in 1990What may or may not happen: With the Canes admirably suspending kids left and right - including starting and...
Champs Sports Grossly Overpriced Sweatshop Produced Apparel and Footwear Bowl Preview
December 27, 2008 by
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FLORIDA STATE (8-4) vs. WISCONSIN (7-5)Saturday, 12/27/08, 4:30pm ET - Citrus Bowl, Orlando, FLSeries record: First meetingWhat may or may not happen: I'm getting a weird vibe about this one. It's a clash of different styles of play, different cultures, and most profoundly...
Meineke Car Care Express Lube Window Tinting Callahan Brake Pads Bowl Preview
December 27, 2008 by
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NORTH CAROLINA (8-4) vs. WEST VIRGINIA (8-4)Saturday, 12/27/08, 1pm ET - Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NCSeries record: North Carolina leads 1-0; the Tar Heels won the only previous meeting 20-13 in the 1997 Gator BowlWhat may or may not happen: West Virginia seems to be everybody...
Holy crap, there's a bowl game today...
December 20, 2008 by
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That also means it's 5 days til Christmas. I should probably start shopping. Anyhoo...EagleBank BowlWAKE FOREST (7-5) vs. NAVY (8-4)Saturday, 12/20/08, 11am ET - RFK Stadium (I thought they tore this down?), Washington DCSeries record: Wake Forest leads 6-3; Navy won September...
Out of Conference Report '08 - At Regular Season's End
December 10, 2008 by
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For those who are new to this blog, I began this feature last season that would attempt to quantify the strength of each BCS league based on the quality of it's non-conference competition. Yes, I realize that football has far too many intangibles and such that can't be broken...
Last Chance Blog Pollin'
December 08, 2008 by
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RankTeam 1 Oklahoma 2 Texas 3 Florida 4 Southern Cal 5 Alabama 6 Penn State 7 Utah 8 Texas Tech 9 Ohio State 10 Georgia Tech 11 Oklahoma State 12 Boise State 13 TCU 14 Cincinnati 15 Mississippi 16 Georgia ...
ACC Bowl Bids
December 07, 2008 by
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Just released...ORANGE BOWL (Miami - 1/1/09)Virginia Tech vs. CincinnatiCHICK-FIL-A BOWL (Atlanta - 12/31/08)Georgia Tech vs. LSUGATOR BOWL (Jacksonville - 1/1/09)Clemson vs. NebraskaCHAMPS SPORTS BOWL (Orlando - 12/27/08)Florida State vs. WisconsinMUSIC CITY (Nashville - 12/31/08...
The failed experiment that is the ACC Championship Game
December 07, 2008 by
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Or should I say, the failed experiment at holding it at a neutral site.Logistically and culturally, the ACC is not equipped as a conference to fill up NFL stadiums on a week's notice. It just isn't. Even the Big XII, with all of it's traditional powers and larger schools...
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